At a glance[1][2]
- Status
- Open
- Type
- Racino
- Licence
- Government-run
- Area
- Hastings Park (Vancouver)
- Operator
- Great Canadian Entertainment
- Regulator
- Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO)
Official website
https://greatcanadian.com/destinations/britishcolumbia/hastings/
Practise in the app
A link will appear once the app is out.
Coming soonEntry and money rules for Hastings Racecourse & Casino
| Item | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
What is the minimum age? | 19 or older | Confirmed[8][9][10][11] |
Can foreign visitors enter? | ID: Driver’s licence, National ID, Passport, Residence card. ID is checked at the door | Confirmed[8][9][10][11] |
Are winnings taxed? | Winnings are not taxed. | Confirmed[6] |
Do I have to declare cash I bring in? | The cash-declaration threshold when crossing the border is C$10,000. | Confirmed[7] |
Is there a dress code? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Is there an entry fee? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Can I use cash or a credit card? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Can I exchange money? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
What are the minimum bets? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Open 24 hours? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Status: Confirmed = checked with a source; No rule in law = checked and no rule exists; Varies = set by each venue; Not confirmed = not yet checked.
Beyond the tables[1][2]
Only confirmed items are displayed.
Slot machinesYes
Horse racingYes
Blackjack rules
Rules set by the regulator of British Columbia. The rules actually used at this casino are not confirmed.
| Table | Decks | Dealer on soft 17 | Double down on | Resplit | Dealing | Blackjack pays | Surrender | Double after split | Resplit aces | When dealer has blackjack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Blackjack | 6 | Hits (H17) | Any two cards | Allowed | No hole card (second card dealt last) | 3:2 | — | Yes | No | Original bets only (extra double/split bets are returned) |
| 6 to 5 Blackjack | 6 | Hits (H17) | Any two cards | Allowed | No hole card (second card dealt last) | 6:5 | — | Yes | No | Original bets only (extra double/split bets are returned) |
| Free Bet Blackjack with Push 22 | 6 | Hits (H17) | Any two cards | Allowed | No hole card (second card dealt last) | 3:2 | — | Yes | No | Original bets only (extra double/split bets are returned) |
| Double Deck Blackjack | 2 | Hits (H17) | Any two cards | Allowed | No hole card (second card dealt last) | 3:2 | None | Yes | No | Original bets only (extra double/split bets are returned) |
*Rules can change. Check at the table. Practise in the app (coming soon)
Sources
The check date is the day we read the source.
- 1OfficialGreat Canadian – Hastings Racecourse & CasinoChecked：2026-09-29
- 2OperatorCasinos BC – Hastings Racecourse VancouverChecked：2026-09-29
- 3Location (map)Wikidata Q5680430 (Hastings Racecourse, coordinate location)Checked：2026-09-29
- 4OperatorGreat Canadian - Guest Information and Policies (19+)Checked：2026-09-29
- 5OperatorGreat Canadian - Mandatory Identification (BC)Checked：2026-09-29
- 6RegulatorCRA Income Tax Folio S3-F9-C1 Lottery winnings (prizes are not taxable unless gambling is a business)Checked：2026-09-29
- 7RegulatorCBSA - Travelling with CAN$10,000 or moreChecked：2026-09-29
- 8RegulatorGambling in B.C. (Province of British Columbia)Checked：2026-09-29
- 9RegulatorIGCO – About commercial gamblingChecked：2026-09-29
- 10OperatorCasinos BC – Enhanced Photo ID Requirements For EntryChecked：2026-09-29
- 11LawVoluntary Self-Exclusion Regulation, B.C. Reg. 217/2025 (effective 2026-04-13)Checked：2026-09-29
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Photo credits
- Background (Vancouver): AI-generated